119 BC in 119 BC - Major Events

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Yuanshou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), Wei Qing attacked the Xiongnu and went to Zhao Xincheng in the Yanyan Mountain (about southwest of the Hangai Mountain in present-day Mongolia), and obtained a large amount of corn stored by the Xiongnu. It proves that during the long-term exchanges with the Central Plains, the Huns had gradually mastered agricultural production technology and engaged in agricultural production.

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), Zhang Qian made his second mission to the Western Regions. At that time, the Han Dynasty had already controlled the Hexi Corridor and was actively carrying out the largest campaign against the Xiongnu during the reign of Emperor Wu. The purpose of Zhang Qian's second mission to the Western Regions was to strengthen friendly exchanges with all ethnic groups in the Western Regions.

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Yuanshou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), Huo Qubing came out to defeat the Xiongnu and sealed the wolf in Xushan (now the Kent Mountain in the Mongolian People's Republic of China). Huo Qubing was defeated. He defeated the Xiongnu forces - King Zuoxian's tribe. It protected the security of the border and alleviated the suffering of the people of the Central Plains.

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), the Western Han Dynasty announced the implementation of a salt and iron monopoly policy. The implementation of the salt and iron monopoly in the Western Han Dynasty was very effective. Not only the prefectures and counties in the Western Han Dynasty were financially wealthy, but the national treasury in the Western Han Dynasty was also greatly filled. The cost of the carriage and the reward amounted to hundreds of millions, all of which were guaranteed by Da Si Nong.

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), Yancheng was established as a county. Yancheng, facing the Yellow Sea to the east, covers an area of ??15,000 square kilometers. It is famous for its "Oriental Wetland and Green Salt City". Yancheng is also one of the important old revolutionary areas in China. It was once said that "Yan'an is in the west and Yancheng is in the east." Yancheng has the largest, most comprehensive and representative New Fourth Army memorial facility in China.

In 119 BC, Marius G. was elected as a tribune and later as a chancellor. Marius, G. Ancient Roman commander and statesman. Marius, G. participated in the Numantian (Spanish) War and fought bravely. During his long military career, Marius G. was close to the soldiers, enjoyed prestige, and was well aware of the pros and cons of Roman military affairs. During the war against the Germans, he led and completed a famous military reform.

In 119 BC (the fourth year of Yuanshou reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty), Baodi garlic was introduced to China. Baodi garlic belongs to the genus Allium in the Liliaceae family. It was originally wild, with small rhizomes and few valves. The taste is strong and spicy. It was first cultivated in Chang'an and spread to the northern provinces of China after the Tang Dynasty. Baodi garlic was brought to the Central Plains by Zhang Qian on his second mission to the Western Regions.